Arginina

C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

CAS: 74-79-3

Descripción general

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is a precursor to nitric oxide, a key signaling molecule for blood vessel dilation.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 14 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 4 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×14
8,1%
C
Carbono ×6
41,4%
N
Nitrógeno ×4
32,2%
O
Oxígeno ×2
18,4%

Usos

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Wound healing adjunct

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Discovery that arginine produces nitric oxide won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology

Estructura

SMILES

C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
174,20 g/mol
Densidad
1,4600 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
244,0 °C
Solubilidad
very soluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
174,1117
XLogP
-4,2
TPSA
128,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
5
Átomos pesados
12
Complejidad
176,0

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Acetato de etilo

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Acetato de vinilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arginina?
Arginina (C₆H₁₄N₄O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Arginina?
Arginina has a molar mass of 174.2 g/mol.
What state is Arginina at room temperature?
Arginina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Arginina organic or inorganic?
Arginina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Arginina?
Arginina (C₆H₁₄N₄O₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).